[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 150 (Tuesday, August 24, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E925]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING LIEUTENANT COLONEL SHAWN P. HARKINS FOR 25 YEARS OF MILITARY 
                                SERVICE

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 24, 2021

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Lieutenant Colonel 
Shawn P. Harkins for 25 years of distinguished military service.
  LTC Harkins has made immeasurable contributions to our great nation 
and continues to personify the core U.S. Army values of honor, 
integrity, personal courage, and selfless service. He has served in 
various positions throughout his career, culminating as the 3rd Special 
Forces Group (Airborne) Executive Officer at Fort Bragg.
  Over the course of his extraordinary career, LTC Harkins has answered 
the call of duty many times. He has deployed in excess of 34 months 
overseas in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and Operation IRAQI 
FREEDOM, and his leadership has directly influenced political stability 
across the globe. As the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) Executive 
Officer, LTC Harkins managed a staff of 2,500 soldiers and civilians 
and he is credited with producing change in the areas of maintenance, 
readiness, and processes.
  LTC Harkins retires as a recipient of multiple awards and decorations 
and embodies all the qualities of a selfless hero who has answered the 
call to serve. Our state and country are better because of citizens 
like him.
  As Fort Bragg's Congressman, I know I speak for our nation and 
community when I say we are truly grateful for LTC Harkins' 
extraordinary service and cannot thank him enough. I would like to 
offer my sincerest appreciation and wish him success in his future 
endeavors.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in honoring Lieutenant Colonel 
Shawn P. Harkins for 25 years of military service.

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